Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
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Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Ants
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Sawblade
In German
Betelnusspalme
Sawblade
In French
noix de bétel
Sawblade
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Dyckia piña
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Sawblade
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Sawblade
In Polish
betel nut
Sawblade
In Latin
nut Ham
Sawblade
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Bromeliales
Family
Arecaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Dyckia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Sawblade
Season and care of Areca nut and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Sawblade Physical Information
Areca nut and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Sawblade are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Sawblade
Care of Areca nut and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Sawblade pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.